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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.20, 205.56 and 82.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.20, 205.56 and 82.98 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.20 : 205.56 = 82.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.20/205.56 = 82.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.20x = 205.56 × 82.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.20x = 17,056.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,056.34/137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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